Thursday, 3 April 2014

Players that Liverpool may target in the summer - Liverpool transfer news

Liverpool have gone against the odds to sit at the top of the Barclay's premier league table with the exceptional strike partnership of Sturridge and Suarez, but Brenden rodgers feel that the squad depth should be increased to compete for honours in Europe.

According to Mirror, Liverpool is monitoring the situation of Alexandre Lacazette and could make an offer for the Frenchmen.

Liverpool will have to battle with Arsenal, Everton, Newcastle and Juventus if they want to land Lyon star Alexandre Lacazette, according to The Express.

“Would I like to play for Juventus? I’d be a liar if I said no,” he said. “I’m tempted to try and experience abroad at a big club. And Juventus are one of the greatest clubs in Europe.

“Are Arsenal and Liverpool interested in me? I repeat that an experience in another major championship fascinates me.

"But for now I just think of doing well for Lyon, the club where I have grown up.Another of Liverpool transfer target Mathieu Valbuena could be offloaded by Marseille in the summer. Mathieu was a transfer target for Liverpool during the January transfer window but the deal failed to materialise, so Liverpool would try snatch away the 29 year old from the Stade Velodrome. The deal looks more likely to happen since the player have already spoken of his desire for new challenge.

According to Metro Liverpool are ready to make an £8million summer bid for Mateo Kovacic after his agent revealed the player is unhappy at Inter Milan. Liverpool have been long term admirers of the Croatian and would seemingly prepare a bid to bring the young pass master to Anfield next season.

Liverpool have had an awesome season in front of goals this season but the problem with Liverpool have definitely been the backline. According to Rodgers "We will be in the market for good and top players but there is more to it than that. The money is great and we will be in the market to compete but what is important is still having a vision of how you want the club to progress."Brendan Rodgers.Liverpool certainly needs to reinforced the defence with players like Lovren, Boateng, Asley Cole and Marcelo all being linked with liverpool who will surely add european experience as well a strong defence which liverpool is lacking right now.Apart from the signings liverpool must keep hold of key players such as Suarez with many clubs encircling the forward like sharks.With a couple of some quality signings and the already present excellent managing, Liverpool could be back among the elite's in Europe